Joleon Lescott has dismissed Tottenham's title chances, claiming Manchester United are City's main rivals.

Lescott claims City aren't thinking about Spurs overhauling them, even though Harry Redknapp's side will move to within two points of the Blues if they win Sunday's showdown at Eastlands.

The England defender says City are more bothered about United, who continue to breathe down their necks in the title race.

"No disrespect to Spurs but we see Man United as our main rivals, because they're second in the league," he said after City's win over Wigan, which opened a three-point lead at the top of the table.

"We need to focus on the next team behind us, and at this moment in time that's United.

"As much as the points [on Sunday] are vital to create a gap between us and Spurs, it's more important to pull away from Man United.

"Maybe the neutrals want Spurs to win the title rather than us or United, but we're not getting involved in any of that. We're just here to do a job and hopefully win the league."

City thumped Tottenham 5-1 at White Hart Lane in August, and Lescott claims they are confident of beating them again to open up a six-point lead over United, who kick off at Arsenal just after the final whistle at Eastlands.

"It seems ages ago that we won 5-1 there," he said. "We don't need to look back on that performance, we're confident anyway.

"Spurs are playing well, but we know we've done well this season, especially at home. They will come with a game-plan and we know it'll be a tough test."

Lescott also rejected the claim that United are favourites for the Premier League because of their vast experience of winning titles over the last 20 years.

"Everyone says United have the experience, but we just do our own thing," said the centre-half. "We've got the quality to win games and as long as we do that we can be champions. That's the most important thing.

"We've read a lot about pressure - people have said we were cracking and stuff like that.

"A lot was made of our recent results, but two of those three defeats, no disrespect, were in cup competitions and as much as we want to win those cup competitions, we want to win the league more.

"Our goal at the start of the season was to be involved in the title race, come February or March to still be involved. Last season we tailed off, but now we're leading the pack.

"We've been top almost all season and we're confident if we keep performing, we'll be there or thereabouts come the end of the season."